Americas
Cuba's last democratically elected president Carlos Prio Socarras (far left, looking down) and other members of the Autenticos party hold a rally in 1948. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Cuban president Fulgencio Batista with his cabinet. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Post card of Varadero. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Cuba postcard promoting rural life. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Post card of Havana Club rum factory. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
A post card of Cuba meant to attract tourists. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Famous Cuban actress Blanquita Amaro, star of 'Bella La Valvaje,' shot in 1953. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Album cover by famed Cuban singer Beny More. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Future salsa queen Celia Cruz circa 1954. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
American actor George Raft, rumored to have mob ties, was a host at Casino de Capri. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Tourists at Sloppy Joe's Bar in the 1930s. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
Sans Souci's multilevel stage in 1957. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
The curved roof of the Tropicana's outdoor theatre in 1951. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
A shot of the busy Calle Neptuno in Havana. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
The Hilton Hotel dominates Havana's skyline in 1958. From the recently published book, 'Cuba Before Castro.'
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